Dhesa Dhesamundan Lyrics Translation | Jaya Gopi | P. Leela
P. Leela’s song “Dhesa Dhesamundan” is from the album Jaya Gopi, with lyrics by Kannadasan and music by Viswanathan – Ramamoorthy. It opens with an address to the ‘Bharatha Yuvathi,’ or maiden of India. The lyrics state that every nation will witness her talent and divine form.
Dhesa Dhesamundan
P. Leela • From “Jaya Gopi”
Lyricist
Kannadasan
Composer
Viswanathan – Ramamoorthy
Jaya Gopi’s Dhesa Dhesamundan Lyrics Translation
The song poses a direct question, asking the woman of India if she is truly helpless (‘Abalaiyum’). It immediately instructs her to recognize her true nature as ‘Veera Sakthi,’ a brave embodiment of power. The verses later define her as a selfless person who seeks the nation’s well-being.
Dhesa Dhesamunthan Thiramai KanumeEvery nation will witness your talent.
Divya Moorthi Oo Bharatha YuvathiOh divine figure, maiden of India.
Dhesa Dhesamunthan Thiramai KanumeEvery nation will witness your talent.
Divya Moorthi Oo Bharatha YuvathiOh divine figure, maiden of India.
Dhesa Dhesamunthan Thiramai KanumeEvery nation will witness your talent.
Unthan Thayagam Madhura Nannadu OoOh, your motherland is a sweet and good country.
Unthan Thayagam Madhura NannaduOh, your motherland is a sweet and noble nation.
Ulaganthanil Nee Veera MangaiyeIn this world, you are a heroic woman.
Ulaganthanil Nee Veera MangaiyeUpon this earth, you are a woman of valor.
Theera Mannar Navajeevana SobithamYou bring new life and splendor to heroic kings.
Theera Mannar Navajeevana SobithamYou are the brilliance of new life for the brave rulers.
Vilangum Thaye KalpavavalliyeOh shining mother, you are the wish-granting ‘Kalpavalli’ vine.
Vilangum Thaye KalpavavalliyeOh radiant mother, the celestial wish-granting vine.
Dhesa Dhesamunthan Thiramai KanumeEvery nation will witness your talent.
Adhisukumari Bharatha NariA wondrous maiden, the woman of India.
Azhage Amuthe Amrutha MohiniOh beauty, oh nectar, the immortal enchantress.
Adhisukumari Bharatha NariA marvelous maiden, the woman of India.
Azhage Amuthe Amrutha MohiniOh grace, oh ambrosia, the divine enchantress.
Abalaiyum Neeyo AAre you truly helpless?
Abalaiyum Neeyo Bharatha VanithaAre you truly helpless, oh woman of India?
Abalaiyum Neeyo Bharatha VanithaAre you really powerless, oh woman of India?
Avatharinthidu Veera SakthiyeAwaken to your true form as the brave embodiment of power.
Avatharinthidu Veera SakthiyeRealize your incarnation as ‘Veera Sakthi’, the courageous energy.
Dhesa Dhesamunthan Thiramai KanumeEvery nation will witness your talent.
Thiyagamum Dharmamum ThyagunangalumSacrifice, righteousness, and the virtues of selflessness…
Yavum Arivai Amala Keerthini…you know them all, oh one of flawless fame.
Thiyagamum Dharmamum ThyagunangalumSelf-denial, duty, and the qualities of a renunciant…
Yavum Arivai Amala Keerthini…you understand them all, oh one of pure renown.
Kalaigal Yavaiyum Seerudan KanbaiYou will master all the arts with perfection.
Kalaigal Yavaiyum Seerudan KanbaiYou will see to every art with grace.
Nattin Nalame Thedum Thiyagi NeeYou are a sacrificer who seeks the nation’s well-being.
Nattin Nalame Thedum Thiyagi NeeYou are a selfless one who searches for the country’s welfare.
Dhesa Dhesamunthan Thiramai KanumeEvery nation will witness your talent.
Mangala Nayagi Pesum Devi NeeYou are the auspicious leader, a speaking goddess.
Sowndharya Mangai Neeye DeviyaA woman of beauty, are you not a goddess yourself?
Mangala Nayagi Pesum Devi NeeThe blessed matriarch, a goddess who speaks.
Sowndharya Mangai Neeye DeviyaA graceful woman, are you not divine?
Needhi Niyathiyin SaramellamThe entire essence of justice and cosmic order…
Needhi Niyathiyin SaramellamThe very core of righteousness and destiny…
Annai Magizhnthu Thanthalallava…was it not joyfully given to you by the Mother?
Annai Magizhnthu Thanthalallava…wasn’t it happily granted by the Motherland?
Dhesa Dhesamunthan Thiramai KanumeEvery nation will witness your talent.
Divya Moorthi Oo Bharatha YuvathiOh divine figure, maiden of India.
Dhesa Dhesamunthan Thiramai KanumeEvery nation will witness your talent.
The lyrics systematically list her virtues, describing them as an inheritance from the motherland. She is identified as a master of arts and a guardian of justice. The meaning of the ‘Dhesa Dhesamundan’ lyrics is an anointment of her inherent power and national importance.
